National Forests:Nebraska National Forest, Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest

Lat-Long:42.326325, -100.251061

The North Central Unit zone regulates hunting opportunities for dark goose in Nebraska and covers 26,842 square miles. Public lands comprise 1,518 square miles (6%) of the total land covered by this hunt unit. The greater region is best serviced by Fremont, Norfolk, and Columbus. The elevation of the region ranges from a low of 1,000 feet to a high of 5,300 feet above sea level. Wildfires have burned nearly 1,471 acres here in the last two years, providing opportunities for new vegetation and attracting a variety of wildlife. This area contains 97 campgrounds, and 6 public fishing access sites. There are 68 trailheads that provide public gateways to these forested and wilderness areas: Nebraska National Forest, Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest, Fort Niobrara Wilderness, Soldier Creek Wilderness. Additionally, 510 sites are open to the public for access to managed private lands.